April 2021

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Top five outdoor things to do this Autumn in Rotorua as recommended by Rotorua’s leading commercial and house washing service, Exterior Washing Services.

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NEWS While the summer sun may soon set, Rotorua still has plenty on offer to do this Autumn…

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Machinery and equipment manufacturing sector needs more skilled staff in order to compete – report

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An industry report by Westpac Bank suggests the machinery and equipment manufacturing sector needs to recruit skilled staff,…

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Women tradies say they’re dealing with barriers including sexist comments, toilet access

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No toilets, topless calendars and comments about their appearance are just some of the things women tradies say…

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Venture capital flows into New Zealand startups

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 13, 2021

Investors are pumping big money into start-up businesses with 20 percent growth over the past year.

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Financial Markets Authority still targeting KiwiSaver funds charging unreasonable fees

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 13, 2021

Fund manager fees have been a bone of contention for the FMA, which has released numerous reports highlighting…

Tory Whanau may have to sell Wellington mayoralty to make ends meet September 20, 2024
Tory Whanau has revealed that she’s struggling so much financially that she may have to part with her beloved mayoralty, that of New Zealand’s capital city, if she’s to fund her ever-diminishing lifestyle. Whanau was elected to lead Wellington in 2022, winning an overwhelming victory against the incumbent mayor: the evil version of Jason Gunn. […]
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Ukrainian militia receives defective shipment of pagers that just send and receive messages September 18, 2024
There’s been a major setback for one Ukrainian-backed militia on the Russian border, after the group ordered a large shipment of pagers to use as improvised explosive devices. The plan was to litter the pagers throughout abandoned homes and buildings in hopes of wounding Russian soldiers. But upon arrival of the shipment, routed through the […]
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Government directs Te Puni Kōkiri to conduct Māori Language Week in English September 17, 2024
The coalition government has issued a directive to Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development, instructing them that – in the interests of clear communication – they are to conduct this year’s Māori Language Week primarily or exclusively in English. The directive is in line with the Government’s policy – signaled when they came […]
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Government celebrates fact that New Zealand’s healthcare is so good people are queuing up for it at 5am September 17, 2024
At yesterday’s post-cabinet press conference, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, flanked by his Health Minister Shane Reti and someone we can’t independently verify was a real sign language interpreter, announced that he had some positive news for the country. “Alright team, I’m just going to hand over to uh, Dr. Shane, because I think he’s got […]
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Heartwarming: Thoughtful driver uses indicator to tell you what they’ve just done September 17, 2024
It’s 4:10pm in the morning, and you’re in the middle lane heading north on the great southern motorway of our nation’s capital, Auckland. There are no cars directly in front of you, but quite a few in the lane to your left. Suddenly, without warning, a black ute enters your lane, cutting in front of […]
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NPC teams will now be allowed to actually use the Ranfurly Shield in play September 17, 2024
Following decades of controversy, the governing body of New Zealand rugby, New Zealand Rugby, has ruled that the team currently holding the Ranfurly Shield may once again use it in play during the National Provincial Championship (NPC). The ruling restores the utility of a prize that for many years was rendered merely symbolic, after the […]
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Police say they won’t respond to bomb threats anymore as ‘it’s never anything’ September 16, 2024
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says that New Zealand’s police force will no longer respond to bomb threats, in an attempt to cut costs and redirect police resources to less boring activities. Coster said that threat response and bomb disposal was a “fairly obvious” area for downsizing, as bomb threats are “never anything”, a “huge waste […]
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Air New Zealand flight attendant named CEO after one year on job November 30, 2021
New Zealand’s national carrier, Air New Zealand, has expressed great enthusiasm in announcing its new CEO today: 51-year-old Nathan Guy, a flight attendant who has spent about 1200 hours on the job. Guy joined the company as a fresh-faced, wide-eyed flight attendant serving now-reduced domestic routes in November of 2020, and has since spent a […]
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National Party board denies it unanimously agreed to Collins’ Faustian bargain with Satan November 26, 2021
National Party president Peter Goodfellow is today issuing a strong denial on behalf of the party’s board, saying they did not, at any point, agree to the Faustian bargain that National leader Judith Collins struck with the Evil One, Son of Perdition, the Devil Satan himself. When Collins became the leader of the National Party […]
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Super Saturday recap: Patrick Gower doesn’t know what he’s supposed to do October 16, 2021
It was Aotearoa’s first national day of action in over ten years, the first since 2010, when Prime Minister John Key tried to inspire us to clean up our nation’s berms. It didn’t work. Today, New Zealand’s berms are worse than ever. But history is not destiny, and other cliches. Today, we tried again, this […]
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Super typhoon slams into Philippines November 10, 2025
Strong waves caused crash against trees and homes in Sicmil, in the municipality of Gigmoto, in the Philippines on Sunday. Image: Dyves Meno Turado/via Reuters Typhoon Fung-wong ravaged the northern Philippines overnight, killing at least two people and cutting off some towns as residents emerged on Monday morning after a sleepless night to start assessing the […]
Rain helps tame Tongariro wildfire November 10, 2025
The fire in Tongariro National Park broke out on Saturday and has burnt through 2500ha of alpine bush. PHOTO: FIRE AND EMERGENCY NZ A large wildfire burning through New Zealand’s oldest national park has probably been extinguished after steady rainfall helped to suppress the flames, authorities say.
Pensions cut to cover student loan payments November 10, 2025
There are calls for better guidelines on student loan eligibility and communication between Inland Revenue and older students. Photo: Getty Images Some people receiving the pension are being forced to choose between eating dinner and playing off their debt after taking on student loans later in life.
Trio arrested after refusing to leave courthouse November 10, 2025
Three people have been arrested after an incident at the Dunedin courthouse.
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Long queues after crash on Kilmog November 10, 2025
Two vehicles have collided on the Kilmog on State Highway 1, north of Dunedin, this afternoon.
Fourth T20 against Windies rained off November 10, 2025
Ground staff put covers on the wicket as rain falls at Nelson's Saxton Oval today. Photo: Getty Images The fourth T20 international between the Black Caps and West Indies has been wiped out by rain in Nelson.
Australasia's best pacer at Trotting Cup November 10, 2025
Cameron Hart and Swayzee won the New Zealand Cup in Christchurch last year. Photo: Getty Images Partying racegoers at the New Zealand Trotting Cup meeting at Addington in Christchurch will get to see the best pacer in Australasia, the champion Leap to Fame, in action on Tuesday.
A 130th anniversary to remember November 10, 2025
The cake was cut by former resident Betty Greenslade. PHOTO: JAMES BEATTY The Upper Selwyn Huts’ 130th anniversary was marked by former bach owner, 96-year-old Betty Greenslade, cutting the cake.
Liquor store targeted before vehicle dumped in lake November 10, 2025
This Frankton liquor store was targeted by thieves early today. Photo: Google Maps A Frankton liquor store was targeted in an early-morning burglary before thieves dumped a stolen vehicle in Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown police say.
All you need to know about NZ Trotting Cup Day November 10, 2025
Cameron Hart and Swayzee won the New Zealand Cup in Christchurch last year. Photo: Getty Images Partying racegoers at the New Zealand Trotting Cup meeting at Addington in Christchurch will get to see the best pacer in Australasia, the champion Leap to Fame, in action on Tuesday.

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April 2021

Top five outdoor things to do this Autumn in Rotorua as recommended by Rotorua’s leading commercial and house washing service, Exterior Washing Services.

Machinery and equipment manufacturing sector needs more skilled staff in order to compete – report

Women tradies say they’re dealing with barriers including sexist comments, toilet access

Venture capital flows into New Zealand startups

Financial Markets Authority still targeting KiwiSaver funds charging unreasonable fees

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